- Union Gains Control of Mississippi River: Grant's victory led to the Union taking control of the all-important Mississippi River and splitting the Confederacy in two.
- Confederate morale plummets: The loss at Vicksburg marked a significant turning point for the Confederates, as they realized that victory was slipping away.
- Economic Impact: Vicksburg was a crucial Confederate supply hub, so its loss severely disrupted their logistics and economy.
- Battle of Chattanooga: Grant moved east and joined forces with other Union armies for the Battle of Chattanooga, where they achieved another significant victory.
- Sherman's March: Encouraged by the success of Vicksburg, the Union launched Sherman's March through Georgia, which further weakened Confederate support and morale.
- Lincoln's Re-election: Grant's success contributed to the re-election of Abraham Lincoln as president in 1864, reinforcing the Union's determination to continue fighting.
- Surrender of the Confederacy: The series of Union victories, including Vicksburg, ultimately led to the surrender of General Robert E. Lee and the Confederacy in April 1865.